Example of a large beach style guest dark wood floor bedroom design in Seattle with white walls

Expansive guest bedroom
Large tuscan guest medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam bedroom photo in Orange County with white walls and a corner fireplace

Calera Creek

ODS Architecture

A 6,000 square foot 2-story new home complex in Milpitas was designed to facilitate the owners’ large business parties and gatherings, to have rooms for the kids to come back to upstairs, and a ground floor master suite with a huge walk-in closet. Several separate structures make up the dwelling: The main house, 3-car garage with carport for overflow parking, and a separate entertainment and recreation building separated by a courtyard from the main house. The business activities include gatherings in the hundreds of people, so parking was maximized and guests can flow in through a separate gate to party in the courtyard and recreation building. Inside this structure is a wet bar, billiard room, workout gym and home theater. The main house ground floor has formal and informal living rooms, open kitchen and master suite with views and expansive windows in every direction. The house is sited on the crestline of a hill with views of the San Francisco Bay and private golf course below. The indoor-outdoor aspect of the house is further accentuated with outside living and dining areas. High ceilings and expansive glass walls dissolve the sense of enclosure taking advantage of the site’s openness and privacy. The owner’s suite is downstairs in anticipation of aging-in-place, and upstairs there are three bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a sitting area lounge and casual TV loft area. The house sits on one acre at the top of a low hill range overlooking Milpitas. The city was very cognizant of the importance of keeping a low profile at this crestline and required extensive story poles and photo evidence of the proper height and siting so as not to be seen from certain selected vantage points. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: JCD Builders Inc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Morf Chang Landscape Architecture / ODS Architecture PHOTOGRAPHS: Paul Dyer Photography

The New Nautical: Casual Luxury with a Modern Coastal Palette

PRD Custom Homes & Interiors

Mid-sized beach style guest vinyl floor, brown floor and shiplap wall bedroom photo in Charleston with no fireplace and gray walls

Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Custom Drapery Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kelly Martin Interiors

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
Bedroom - mid-sized 1950s guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls

Down to Earth

User

It’s easier to get grounded and stay there in a setting that feels serene, and our Silver Sands collection brings you closer to inner peace. A warm brown finish washes over the two-drawer nightstands and storage bed, which keeps books, hats and lotions organized and close by. Neutral tones, calming textures and fresh foliage also generate a sense of tranquility.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Example of a mid-sized 1950s guest porcelain tile bedroom design in Austin with beige walls

Post + Beam Reimagined

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Designed with frequent guests in mind, we layered furnishings and textiles to create a light and spacious bedroom. The floor to ceiling drapery blocks out light for restful sleep. Featured are a velvet-upholstered bed frame, bedside sconces, custom pillows, contemporary art, painted beams, and light oak flooring.

Riviera Beach - Ocean Views for Days

Jason Ball Interior Design

Beach style guest bedroom photo in Miami

Highland

L.G. Leider Homes

Bedroom - mid-sized transitional guest medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls

Grambo Remodel

LeBoeuf Homes, Inc

Bedroom - coastal guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Houston with white walls

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
Mid-sized 1950s guest concrete floor and gray floor bedroom photo in San Diego with yellow walls and no fireplace

Salvo. Luxury Oceanfront. LunaSea

SAGA Realty & Construction

Example of a mid-sized beach style guest bedroom design in Other with beige walls

Mother in Law suite

Stanton Homes

Looking for multigenerational or in law suite options? This version of the Maple Lane offers a Mother in Law suite bedroom with separate sitting room, bath, and outdoor living access. This bedroom is open, spacious, and ideal for extended guest stays. Built by Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes.

Maine Cottage Inspired Remodel

Collaborative Interior Design

A dark charcoal paneled wall adds coziness to the guest bedroom. Terracotta in the floral pillows and the velvet lumbar pillow add warmth and texture to the space. Nature inspired branch base lamps draw on the Maine cottage theme.

Sandy Shores

Envision Builders Group

Bedroom - mid-sized coastal guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

San Anselmo

Envy Interior Design Studio

Boy's Bedroom Photo by Virginia Rollison
Example of a mid-sized transitional guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom design in San Francisco with gray walls

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Guest bedroom Photographer: Rob Karosis
Bedroom - large farmhouse guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Pacific Palisades, L.A.

Chango

Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Art Curation & Real Estate Advisement by Chango & Co. Construction by MXA Development, Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the home tour feature in Domino Magazine

Guest Bedroom Ideas & Designs

Having an extra bedroom in your home can be a great asset. You’ll always have a place to let family and friends stay, making it all that much easier to invite company over. But beforehand, you’ll need to figure out how to furnish and decorate a room that might only be used on occasion. While you browse guest bedroom ideas, think about how you’ll be using the space and what sort of decor would work best in your home. And since this is a guest room, it’s always good to keep any potential visitors’ needs and preferences in mind!

Go With Maximum Function

If you’re taking the time to fix up your spare bedroom, you’ll likely want to get as much use out of it as possible. Many people opt to create a guest bedroom office combination, so that they still use the room when guests aren’t over. This could be as simple as adding in a desk and some bookshelves along with a bed. If you’re really tight on space and need some guest bedroom office ideas, you might opt for a murphy bed that folds away when not in use.

Even if you don’t need an office, preparing for any situation is also wise. Two twin beds might be a better choice for your guest room than a full or queen bed, as they’ll accommodate anyone (including couples). And while it may seem more suited to a child’s room, having a trundle bed or bunk beds can also pack in maximum sleeping space for your guests. Besides the bed, consider what other needs your house guests may have. A luggage rack and a nightstand complete with a jug of water are both useful additions.

Think Coziness and Comfort

While you browse guest bedroom decorating ideas, try to make your guests feel as at home as possible. Falling asleep in a bed that’s not your own can already be difficult enough, so make the room feel extra plush. Think plenty of pillows in varying thicknesses, extra blankets and warm lighting. And while you can decorate your spare room in the same vein as your other bedrooms, it can also be fun to get a little creative with it. If you’re on the lookout for guest bedroom color ideas, you might try blues or even yellows — anything that makes you feel in a good mood. Adding thoughtful touches like fresh flowers in a beautiful vase, a cozy rug or a cushy armchair can make the room feel special.

Stick to Budget With Versatile Pieces

Because the guest room won’t be used 100 percent of the time, many people look for guest bedroom ideas on a budget. To keep costs down, try repurposing furniture and keeping things simple. For example, instead of springing for a dresser, provide open shelves or a clothes rack. A vintage chair, box or even a stack of books can all be used as nightstands — while offering a whimsical touch. You can also buy a bed frame without a headboard, and simply add in plenty of pillows on the bed instead.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a guest bedroom renovation or are building a designer bedroom from scratch, Houzz has 68,329 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Kelly Martin Interiors and Custom Drapery Designs, LLC. Look through bedroom pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a guest bedroom design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful guest bedroom photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.